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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX

[Ref. Section 5.3 (Legal & Other Requirements) of OGDCL's Integrated HSE System Manual]

Compiled & Updated By:


Muhammad Mubashir Abbas, Manager HSEQ
OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED
Occupation Health, Safety, Environment and QA/ QC Department
Islamabad, Pakistan
OGF-HSEQ-004(04)

OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED


HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

1. Operator to submit to Federal/ Provincial EPA an Pakistan Environmental Being initiated and managed at H.O.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Protection Agency level.
commencing new activities in National Parks (Review of IEE and EIA)   
(Environment Protected Areas). Regulations, 2000
Being initiated and managed at H.O.
The Sindh level.
Environmental
Protection Act, 2014

The Khyber
DG Federal/ Provincial
Pakhtunkhwa
EPA, Ministry of Climate
Environmental
2. Operator to submit to Federal/ Provincial EPA an Initial Change
Protection Act, 2014
Environmental Examination (IEE) for commencing new   
activities. The Baluchistan
Environmental
Protection Act, 2012

The Punjab
Environmental
Protection Act, 2012

3. Operator to ensure that no cutting of trees is allowed Cutting Of Trees Forest Department,
which is prohibited in certain areas. (Prohibition) Act, 1975 Provincial   

4. Prohibition the clearing of forest for cultivation, grazing,


hunting, removing forest produce; quarrying and felling,
lopping and topping of trees, branches in reserved or
Forest Department,
protected areas. Operator shall ensure compliance with Forest Act, 1927
Provincial   
this Act. Operator to obtain permission of the Forest
Officer, in case any operations are conducted in the
areas classified as the forests under this Act.

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

5. Operator to ensure that no activity is undertaken in the


Archaeology
proximity of a protected antiquity, provided under this Antiquities Act, 1975
Department, Provincial   
Act.
6. The local irrigation authorities will be informed in
advance before any particular area is taken for
exploration purposes. No irrigation structures including
canals, head works, small dams, flood bunds and tube
wells etc. will be damaged during joint operations. Such
operations will be undertaken at a reasonable distance
from either side of the channels, main canals, from any DGPC, Irrigation Dept.,
important structures on canals, and in or around a Exploration License Forest Dept.,   --
barrage. It would not in any way interfere with, or cause Archeological Dept.,
hindrance to the works of Irrigation & Power Department
and to the normal flow of irrigation supplies in the canals.
If any operations are necessary at such locations, the
same will be undertaken after consultation with and
written approval of the irrigation and power department
of the provincial government.
7. Operator to ensure that no hunting of endangered Wildlife Birds And Wildlife & Parks
species is allowed which is prohibited by this Act in Animals Protection Act, Department Punjab;   
certain areas. 1912 Forestry, Environment
And Wildlife Department
West Pakistan Wildlife KPK; Wildlife
8. Operator to ensure that no wildlife is disturbed in Protection Ordinance, Department Punjab;
violation of this Act/ Rules by Operator personnel or 1959/ West Pakistan Forest and Wildlife   
others in concession areas. Wildlife Protection Department, Baluchistan
Rules, 1961
9. Protection of factories and mines – (1) The Central
Government or the Provincial Government may by order
require the owner, manager or agent of any mine, or the The Civil Defense
Federal or Provincial
occupier or Manager of any factory :- (Special Powers) Rules,
Government --  
(a) to make, within such period as may be specified in 1951
the order, a “report in writing” stating the measures
which he has taken or is taking or proposing to take to

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OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED


HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

secure the due functioning of the mine or factory, and


the safety of persons and property therein and in the
vicinity thereof in the event of an outbreak of fire whether
caused by accident or otherwise;
(b) to take, with in such period as may be specified in the
order, such measures as may be so specified, being
measures that taking of which is in the opinion of the
Central Government or the Provincial Government
necessary for the purposes aforesaid.
10. Central Government may authorize any person to enter
and inspect any factory or mine for the purpose of
ascertaining what measures have been or ought to be --  
taken to secure the due functioning of the mine.
11. Unused commercial products to be avoided to be
disposed and rather to be returned to the vendor or to be 10.3.1 (a)
used at another location. All non-hazardous wastes Nonhazardous Waste of
should be segregated from hazardous wastes. Any DGPC Guidelines for DGPC/ DG EPA
mixture of non-hazardous and hazardous wastes to be Operational SHE Federal/ Provincial   
disposed as hazardous waste, and must comply with Management 1996
existing hazardous materials storage, use and disposal
requirements.
10.3.2 (b) Hazardous
12. Hazardous wastes must be stored, managed and
Wastes of DGPC
disposed in a safe manner which will not cause harm to
Guidelines for DGPC/ DG EPA
humans, animals, or environmental resources.
Operational SHE Federal/ Provincial   
Compliance to be made with the existing hazardous
Management 1996
materials storage, use and disposal requirements.
13. The associated gas should not be flared but to be used
as “commercially for recycling" where economically and
8.3 Gaseous Waste of
technically feasible. If no delivery of gas can be
DGPC Guidelines for
arranged, permission to be acquired to flare the gas until DGPC/ DG EPA
such time that delivery of gas can be arranged. Where
Operational SHE
Federal/ Provincial -- -- 
Management 1996
sale, re-injection, processing or other use of associated
gas is not economically feasible, DGPC in consultation
with the Federal Environment Protection Agency may

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

issue allowable permits to flare gas under controlled


conditions.
14. The polluter of environment (Location In-Charge) can be
Pakistan Penal Code, District Magistrate,
penalized/ punished under the Pakistan Penal Code,
1860 Provincial   
1860.
15. The polluter of environment (Location In-Charge) can be Code of Criminal District Magistrate,
classified as a criminal under the Code. Procedure, 1898 Provincial   
Reg-12, 13 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
16. Appointment of Manager (Location In-Charge’s Name,
Qualification, and Experience)
Production) 1974   
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-14 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
17. Handing over Taking over Authorization in Manager’s
absence
Production) 1974   
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-15 of Oil & Gas Chief Inspector of
(Safety in Drilling and Mines, Ministry of
18. Appointment of HSE Officer
(Name, Qualification, and Experience)
Production) 1974 Petroleum and Natural   
Regulations of Mines Resources
Act 1923
Rule 10-A (3) of
19. Appointment of Medical Practitioner (Name, Consolidated Mine
Qualification, and Experience) Rules,1952 of Mines Act   
1923
Reg-17 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
20. Record of appointment of competent persons to secure
thorough supervision of well or field
Production) 1974   
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

21. Record of regular safety inspection of machinery,


equipment, apparatus, and fittings   

22. Accident Prevention Program Record   

23. Accident/Illness Register – Forms   

Reg-18 & Appendix of


Oil & Gas (Safety in
24. Records; Follow-up on accidents Drilling and Production)   
1974 Regulations of
Mines Act 1923

25. Laws available   

26. Procedure for reporting accidents


(whom, how)   

27. Contingency Plans (Fire, H2S etc)   

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

28. H2S measurement   

29. Safety Meetings Record   

30. Work Permit (record kept or not, who issues)   

31. Fire Drills – Frequency records:   

32. Training for Personnel (First-aid; H2S, Fire) Records &


Certification   

33. Hazardous/Toxic Substances identified   

34. Confined procedures in effect   

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

35. Lockout/Tag out procedures in effect   

36. Emergency Telephone Numbers posted   

Schedule-A (Rule 11) of


Consolidated Mine
37. Maintenance of Register of Employees
Rules,1952 of Mines   
Act 1923
Schedule-F of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
38. Over-Time Production) 1974   
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923

39. Annual and other leaves   


Rule-23 Consolidated
Mine Rules,1952 of
Mines Act 1923
40. Employment: (List showing Number & classification of
persons permanently or temporarily employed)
Schedule-D (Rule 20) of   
Consolidated Mine
Rules,1952 of Mines Act
1923
41. Working Hours & Rotation System
(No. of shifts/day, No. of Hours/shift)   
(No. of Days-On, No. of Days-Off)

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OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED


HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

42. Leaves & Holidays (Annual, Sick Leaves, Festival


Holidays, Others)   

43. Clean & orderly   

44. Properly grounded (Earthing last measured & verified)   

45. Electrical wiring & conduits in good order (Date of last


check)
General (Living   
Quarters) of Oil & Gas Chief Inspector of
(Safety in Drilling and Mines, Ministry of
Production) 1974 Petroleum and Natural
Regulations of Mines Resources
46. Two means of exit provided Act 1923   

47. Smoke detectors provided   

48. Fire Extinguishers / Hose cabinets provided   

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

49. Alarms (how initiated/ audible in all areas, last function


test)   

50. Ventilation, heating, air-conditioning   

51. Emergency lighting   

52. Adequate septic tanks   

53. Door handles, entrances   

54. General lighting in the area   

55. Anti snake measures: Food handling & storage, kitchen   

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

56. Laundry   

57. Provision of blow-out prevention equipment:


a) Annular preventer & double arm preventer, the Reg-178 of Oil & Gas
latter to comprise blank rams & rams to close off (Safety in Drilling and
around drill pipe, tubing or casing being used in the Production) 1974   
hole. Regulations of Mines
b) Have a working pressure adequate for pressure Act 1923
expected to be encountered.
58. Two steel lines connected separately to the blow-out
preventer assembly, one for bleeding off pressure & one
for killing the well, which shall be--
Reg-179 of Oil & Gas
a) Located below at least one set of blow-out
(Safety in Drilling and
preventer;
b) Of a diameter of at least 50 mm;
Production) 1974 --  --
Regulations of Mines
c) Of components having a working pressure equal to
Act 1923 Chief Inspector of
that of the blow-out preventers except that part of
Mines, Ministry of
the bleed-off lines located downstream from the last
Petroleum and Natural
control valve.
Resources
59. The bleed-off line shall be directed to a flare pit at least
90 meters from the drilling well, contain a gauge to
measure well pressure & chokes which shall be so
Reg-180 of Oil & Gas
installed as to insure that--
(Safety in Drilling and
a) There is a full-opening line from the well head to
the pit;
Production) 1974 --  --
Regulations of Mines
b) The chokes can be isolated without shutting in the
Act 1923
well.
c) When daily one choke is installed it is adjustable
(rather than fixed).
Reg-181 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
60. Connection of kill line to the pump manifold.
Production) 1974 --  --
Regulations of Mines

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

Act 1923
Reg-182 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
61. All bleed-off lines & kill lines shall be securely tied down. Production) 1974 --  --
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
62. If a well is declared to be one of high blow-out hazard
there shall be installed & maintained--
a) A manifold in the bleed-off line which permits the
flow from the well to be diverted through a full
opening line.
b) A gauge in the bleed-off line to measure well
Reg-183 of Oil & Gas
pressure;
(Safety in Drilling and
c) A valve in the Kelly or drilling string;
d) Stabbing valve that can be connected to the top of
Production) 1974 --  --
Regulations of Mines
any drill pipe or tubing in the well;
Act 1923
e) A device to provide, at the drillers position warnings
of a change in the level of drilling fluid in the mud
pit etc. &
f) Heavy mud, in accordance with the pressure or
fracture gradient of the open hole, to kill the well
when so required.
63. -Blow-out preventers shall be provided with means of Reg-184-1 of Oil & Gas
control located at a distance of 8 meters from the well (Safety in Drilling and
casings. Production) 1974 --  --
-Provision of shelter guard between the blow-out Regulations of Mines
preventer controls & the well casing. Act 1923
64. Installation of additional controls: Reg-184-2 of Oil & Gas
-Such additional controls can in no way interfere with the (Safety in Drilling and
function of the controls required in sub-regulation (1) of Production) 1974 --  --
this regulation. Regulations of Mines
-Controls shall be sheltered. Act 1923
65. Provision & maintenance of a storage type pressure Reg-185 of Oil & Gas
source of sufficient pressure & capacity to effect (Safety in Drilling and --  --
simultaneously full closure of annular & one arm Production) 1974

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

preventer. Regulations of Mines


Act 1923
Reg-186 of Oil & Gas
66. Blow-out prevention equipment shall be mechanically (Safety in Drilling and
tested at least daily & defective equipment shall be Production) 1974 --  --
made workable. Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-187 of Oil & Gas
67. Blow-out prevention equipment shall be pressure tested (Safety in Drilling and
for a period of ten minutes to at least 70 kg/sq cm prior Production) 1974 --  --
to the drilling. Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-188 of Oil & Gas
68. All tests shall be recorded. (Safety in Drilling and
In pressure test, pressure applied & duration of pressure Production) 1974 --  --
shall also be recorded. Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-189 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
69. OM is ensured that sufficient persons understand and
are able to operate blow-out preventers.
Production) 1974 --  --
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-190 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
70. Blow-out prevention equipment shall be tested under the
supervision of an inspector (CIM).
Production) 1974 --  --
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-191 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
71. An inspector (CIM) may require that the rig crew on shift
shall perform a blow-out prevention drill in his presence.
Production) 1974 --  --
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-192 of Oil & Gas
72. The well shall be kept full of mud at all times during
drilling & particularly when pulling out the drill pipes.
(Safety in Drilling and --  --
Production) 1974

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

Regulations of Mines
Act 1923

73. Provision of First-Aid facilities (Dispensary has all


equipment/ facilities) General [First-Aid] of Oil   
& Gas (Safety in Drilling
and Production) 1974
Regulations of Mines
74. Provision of ambulance (Ambulance fitness, Act 1923
maintenance, equipment etc.)   

Reg-340-1 of Oil & Gas


(Safety in Drilling and
75. Displaying of warning notices in
hazardous area of 90 meters radius
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines Chief Inspector of
Act 1923 Mines, Ministry of
Reg-340-2 of Oil & Gas Petroleum and Natural
(Safety in Drilling and Resources
76. Intrinsically safe apparatus in hazardous areas;
Designated places for smoking
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-341 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
77. Arrangements to measure the concentration of
inflammable & toxic gases or vapors in air
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-342 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
78. Intrinsically safe/ flame-proof electric fittings, equipment
and apparatus within a radius of 15 meters
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

Reg-343 of Oil & Gas


(Safety in Drilling and
79. Electric grounding (earthing) of plant, machinery and
other steel equipment/structure
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-348 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
80. Provision of flare pits and stack for the disposal of
inflammable liquids, gases and vapors
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-350 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
81. Fire alarm – signals (predefined and approved) Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-352 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
82. Fire extinguishers all must be adequate, charged,
in brackets, tagged and sealed, arrangement for re-fill
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-354 of Oil & Gas
Chief Inspector of
(Safety in Drilling and
83. Layout diagram of emergency response & evacuation Mines, Ministry of
system displayed at significant areas
Production) 1974
Petroleum and Natural   
Regulations of Mines
Resources
Act 1923

84. Weekly examination of firefighting equipment Reg-355 of Oil & Gas --  


Chief Inspector of
(Safety in Drilling and
Mines, Ministry of
Production) 1974
Petroleum and Natural
Regulations of Mines
Resources
Act 1923
85. Fire pump tested, output pressure-psi --  

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

86. Local/remote start function --  

87. Number of persons trained in fire fighting --  

88. PPE for firefighters Reg-356 (1-2) & 357 of --  


Chief Inspector of
Oil & Gas (Safety in
Mines, Ministry of
Drilling and Production)
Petroleum and Natural
1974 Regulations of
Resources
Mines Act 1923
89. Fire blankets (available, number, location) --  

90. Weekly conductance of fire fighting drills --  

91. PPE Provision & Maintenance


• Safety Helmets
• Safety Shoes Reg-358-373 of Oil &
Chief Inspector of
• Safety Goggles Gas (Safety in Drilling
Mines, Ministry of
• Rubber Apron and Production) 1974
Petroleum and Natural   
• Mask Regulations of Mines
Resources
• Gloves Act 1923
• Breathing Apparatus
• Safety Belts

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

Reg-236 of Oil & Gas


(Safety in Drilling and
92. Provision of flare stack at a well producing sour gas Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-237 & 239 of Oil &
93. Valves, burst plate or rupture disk of a vessel, separator,
Gas (Safety in Drilling
treater receiving sour gas from a well shall be connected
with flare pit in case of oil and for gas shall be
and Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
connected with flare stack
Act 1923
Reg-238 of Oil & Gas
94. Height of flare stack shall be 12 meters and provided (Safety in Drilling and
with pilot flame or ignition device; also to be guarded Production) 1974 --  
against wind. Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-240 of Oil & Gas
Chief Inspector of
(Safety in Drilling and
95. Concentration of H2S shall not exceed 20 ppm and shall Mines, Ministry of
be measured once in 24 hours and recorded in a book
Production) 1974
Petroleum and Natural --  
Regulations of Mines
Resources
Act 1923
Reg-242 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
96. Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for H2S,
uncontrolled emission of gas and oil spills
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-245 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
97. Provision of sufficient number of Breathing Apparatus in
case of sour environment
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-235 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
98. An alternate exit in case retaining wall is more than 1
meter high
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

Reg-246 of Oil & Gas


(Safety in Drilling and
99. Distance of heater or treater shall not be less than 90
meters from well-head
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-247 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
100. Sampling connections, if provided, shall be at a safe and
convenient place and on the side opposite to the fire box
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-250 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
101. Means of lighting a heater or treater, a pilot torch light Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-252 of Oil & Gas
102. Blanked off all lines to the vessel, all fires in the vicinity
(Safety in Drilling and
of installation to be put out when a heater or treater is to
be opened for inspections/ repairs; and system purged
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
of.
Act 1923
Reg-253 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
103. No work on any section of a treater or heater be
undertaken until all sections are bled off gas & fluids
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg-254 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
104. Provision of flame arresters on all air intakes of burners Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg.255 of Oil & Gas
105. Compressor’s building to be of noncombustible material (Safety in Drilling and
and adequately ventilated to avoid accumulation of Production) 1974 --  
hazardous gases Regulations of Mines
Act 1923

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

Reg.256 of Oil & Gas


(Safety in Drilling and
106. Each floor of the compressor’s building to be provided
with two exits
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg.257 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
107. All electric equipment and fittings of compressor building
to be flame proof
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg.258 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
108. Suction stream of compressor shall be provided with
devices to avoid intrusions of liquids in the compressor
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg.259 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
109. Necessary provision to cutoff gas supply outside the
compressor building
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg.260 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
110. Necessary provision to blow down the gas from
compressor and piping to a safer place
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg.261 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
111. Provision of over speed protection device of every
compressor prime mover
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg.262 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
112. Provision of relieving devices on every gas compressor
and pipeline inside the building
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

Reg.265 of Oil & Gas


(Safety in Drilling and
113. All emergency valves and controls shall be identified by
conspicuous signs
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg.266 of Oil & Gas
114. Each separator to be clearly marked with maximum (Safety in Drilling and
working pressure and anchored to a concrete foundation Production) 1974 --  
or secured by guy lines Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg.267 of Oil & Gas
115. Separators to be equipped with safety valves set not to
(Safety in Drilling and
exceed the maximum working pressure & burst heads
set at pressure not to exceed 1.5 times the maximum
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
working pressure
Act 1923
Reg.268 of Oil & Gas
116. Provision of pressure gauge & a clearly visible liquid (Safety in Drilling and
level gauge, marked with maximum allowable fluid, & a Production) 1974 --  
dump valve Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg.269 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
117. Each separator to be provided with such arrangement to
by-pass the inflow if so required
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg.271 of Oil & Gas
118. Flare pits and stacks to be located at a site not less than
(Safety in Drilling and
90 meters horizontally cross-wind or down-wind from the
process units, tanks or any source of inflammable gases
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
and vapors
Act 1923
Reg.272 – 275 of Oil &
Gas (Safety in Drilling
119. Arrangements to ignite the flare pit and stack and Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

Reg.276 of Oil & Gas


(Safety in Drilling and
120. Height of flare stack to be 9 meters from the surrounding
topography
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg.277 of Oil & Gas
(Safety in Drilling and
121. Blow lines to flare stack to be securely anchored at the
end and at all points where its direction changes
Production) 1974 --  
Regulations of Mines
Act 1923
Reg.278 of Oil & Gas
122. Suitable arrangements to continuously separate liquids (Safety in Drilling and
from the inflammable gas before its discharge to flare Production) 1974 --  
stack Regulations of Mines
Act 1923

123. Contents labeled: Labels understood “Fire hazard” “no


smoking”, “no hot work” --  

124. Tanks vented: Vents open General [Fuel Safety] of --  


Chief Inspector of
Oil & Gas (Safety in
Mines, Ministry of
Drilling and Production)
Petroleum and Natural
1974 Regulations of
125. Fire extinguishers provided: Within easy reach/suitable Resources
Mines Act 1923
type --  

126. Fuel tanks safely located --  

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

127. Fuel transfer equipment: In good


condition, static ground device, “deadman control --  
nozzle”

128. Fuel transfer procedures posted &


enforced: Date of last procedure checked --  

129. General housekeeping: No visible leaks --  

130. Spill prevention equipment provided; curbs, drip pans,


sumps, etc.: How is pollution prevented? --  

131. Ladder secured & in good condition --  

132. Pressurized tanks rated for pressure: Certification expiry


date --  

133. Overfill: If tank overfills, what happens to spill? --  

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

134. Flammable liquids stored properly & labeled: Away from


heat, oxygen bottles, oxidizing agents --  

135. Fire extinguishers provided: Available nearby --  

136. “No smoking” signs: Must be clearly visible --  

137. Items prevented from falling: Toe plate, cages, otherwise


secured --  

138. Supplies stacked neatly on shelves --  

139. Wiring & outlets in good order, lighting adequate --  

140. Trash containers; covered container for oil saturated


rags --  

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

141. Walkways clean --  

142. Combustibles away from light fixtures:


Kept separate & clearly labeled/hazard signs --  

143. Pallets of sack material & mud properly stacked in an


orderly fashion --  

144. Torn sacks cleaned up; kept to a minimum --  

General [Chemicals] of
145. Caustic soda & other hazardous Chief Inspector of
Oil & Gas (Safety in --  
chemical: Properly labeled, stored & handled Mines, Ministry of
Drilling and Production)
Petroleum and Natural
1974 Regulations of
Resources
Mines Act 1923

146. No asbestos products (“flo-seal”, etc.) on location --  

147. Chemical warning signs --  

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

148. Adequate ventilation --  

149. Light work --  

150. Eye wash & personal protective


equipment available & used --  

151. Forklift properly maintained & operated safely: Driver


properly trained/ qualified --  

152. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS):


Readily available, copies with medics & HSE, and --  
operational areas

153. Paint & paint thinner containers covered General [Storage] of Oil --  
Chief Inspector of
& Gas (Safety in Drilling
Mines, Ministry of
and Production) 1974
Petroleum and Natural
Regulations of Mines
154. Explosion proof lighting & ventilation provided for paint Resources
Act 1923
storage --  

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

155. Safety cans available or transporting of paint thinner --  

156. Spill prevention equipment provided, curbs, drip, pans,


drains, sumps etc. --  

157. Chemical warning signs --  

158. Eye wash and protective equipment --  

159. Flammable liquid stored and labeled properly --  

160. General housekeeping --  

161. Quarterly basis, monitoring of Effluents for the given Pakistan Environment
parameters and reporting to provincial EPA: Protection Act XXXIV,
(i) Flow 1997, National
DG EPA Federal/
(ii) pH = 6 – 9 Environmental Quality
Provincial   
(iii) Temperature Increase = < 3 C Standards (NEQS),
(iv) BOD5 = 80 mg/l NEQS (Self Monitoring
(v) COD = 150 mg/l and Reporting by

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

(vi) TSS = 200 mg/l Industry) Rules 2001,


(vii) TDS = 3500 mg/l SRO 528(1)/2001
(viii) Oil/Grease = 10 mg/l
(ix) Phenol = 0.1 mg/l Sindh Environmental
(x) Chloride = 1000 mg/l Industrial Waste Water,
Effluents, Domestic,
Sewerage, Industrial Air
Emission and Ambient
Airs, Noise For Vehicles,
Air Emissions for
Vehicles and Drinking
Water Quality Standards
2015

Sindh Environmental
Quality Standards (Self-
Monitoring & Reporting
by Industry) Rules 2014

Punjab Environmental
Quality Standards for
Municipal & Liquid
Industrial Effluent, 2016
Pakistan Environment
162. Quarterly basis, monitoring of Emissions for the given Protection Act XXXIV,
parameters and reporting to provincial EPA: 1997, National
(i) CO = 800 mg/Nm3 Environmental Quality
(ii) Hydrogen Sulphide = 10 mg/Nm3 Standards (NEQS),
(iii) PM10 = 300 mg/Nm3 NEQS (Self Monitoring
DG EPA Federal/
(iv) SOx = 100 ug/Nm3 (annual average); 400 ug/Nm3 and Reporting by
Provincial   
(max. 24-hrs interval); 100 tons per day Industry) Rules 2001,
(Based on one percent sulphur content in fuel oil.) SRO 528(1)/2001
(v) NOx = 130 nanogram per joule of heat input
(vi) NOx = 400 mg/Nm3 (gas fired power plants) Sindh Environmental
(vii) NOx = 600 mg/Nm3 (oil fired power plants) Industrial Waste Water,
Effluents, Domestic,

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

Sewerage, Industrial Air


Emission and Ambient
Airs, Noise For Vehicles,
Air Emissions for
Vehicles and Drinking
Water Quality Standards
2015

Sindh Environmental
Quality Standards (Self-
Monitoring & Reporting
by Industry) Rules 2014

Punjab Environmental
Quality Standards for
Industrial Gaseous
Emissions, 2016
Pakistan Environment
Protection Act XXXIV,
1997, National
163. Annual basis, monitoring of Diesel Vehicle Exhausts: Environmental Quality
(i) CO = 4.0 g/kWh [ECE R-49] for Trucks and Buses Standards (NEQS),
+ Large good vehicles + Older Vehicles NEQS (Self Monitoring
(ii) HC = 1.1 g/kWh [ECE R-49] for Trucks and Buses and Reporting by
(iii) HC = 7.0 g/kWh [ECE R-49] for Large good Industry) Rules 2001,
vehicles and Older Vehicles SRO 528(1)/2001
DG EPA Federal/
(iv) NOx = 7.0 g/kWh [ECE R-49 for Trucks and Buses
Provincial   
(v) NOx = 1.1 g/kWh [ECE R-49] for Large good Sindh Environmental
vehicles and Older Vehicles Industrial Waste Water,
(vi) PM = 0.15 g/kWh [ECE R-49] for Trucks and Buses Effluents, Domestic,
+ Large good vehicles + Older Vehicles Sewerage, Industrial Air
(vii) Noise 85 db(A) sound meter at 7.5 meters from the Emission and Ambient
source Airs, Noise For Vehicles,
Air Emissions for
Vehicles and Drinking
Water Quality Standards

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

2015

Punjab Environmental
Quality Standards for
Motor vehicle Exhaust
and Noise, 2016
164. Annual basis, monitoring ambient air quality (due to flare/
vent):
Sulphur Annual Average* = 80 Ultraviolet
Dioxide ug/m3 Fluorescence Pakistan Environment
(SO2) 24 hours** = 120 ug/m3 method Protection Act XXXIV,
Oxides of Annual Average* = 40 1997, National
Gas Phase
Nitrogen as ug/m3
Chemiluminescence Environmental Quality
(NO) 24 hours** = 40 ug/m3
Oxides of Annual Average* = 40
Standards (NEQS),
Gas Phase NEQS (Self Monitoring
Nitrogen as ug/m3
Chemiluminescence
(NO2) 24 hours** = 80 ug/m3 and Reporting by
O3
1 hour = 130 to 180 Non dispersive UV Industry) Rules 2001,
ug/m3 absorption method SRO 528(1)/2001
Suspended Annual Average* = 360 High Volume
Particulate to 400ug/m3 Sampling, (Average
Matter 24 hours** = 500 to flow rate not less Sindh Environmental
(SPM) 550 ug/m3 than 1.1 m3/minute) Industrial Waste Water, DG EPA Federal/
Annual Average* = 120 Effluents, Domestic, Provincial -- -- 
Respirable
to 200 ug/m3 B Ray absorption Sewerage, Industrial Air
Particulate
24 hours** = 150 to method
Matter.PM10
250 ug/m3
Emission and Ambient
Respirable Annual Average* = 25 Airs, Noise For Vehicles,
Particulate to 40 ug/m3 B Ray absorption Air Emissions for
Matter. 24 hours** = 40 to 75 Method Vehicles and Drinking
PM2.5 ug/m3 Water Quality Standards
Annual Average* = 1.0 ASS Method after 2015
to 1.5 ug/m3 sampling using EPM
Lead (Pb)
24 hours** = 1.5 to 2 2000 or equivalent
ug/m3 Filter Paper Punjab Environmental
Carbon 8hours** = 5 mg/m3
Non Dispersive Infra
Quality Standards for
Monoxide Ambient Air, 2016
1 hour** = 10 mg/m3 Red (NDIR) method
(CO)
* Annual arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in
a year taken twice a week 24 hourly at uniform interval.

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

** 24 hourly /8 hourly values should be met 98% of the time


in a year. 2% of the time, it may exceed but not on two
consecutive days.

165. Quarterly basis, monitoring noise levels:


Noise –dB(A) Leq* Residential Camp
55 (Day Time); 45 (Night Time) Area Pakistan Environment
Protection Act XXXIV,
Noise –dB(A) Leq* Engine Hall, Plant 1997, National
75 (Day Time); 65 (Night Time) Premises Environmental Quality
Standards (NEQS),
1. Day time hours: 6.00 a.m to 10.00 p.m. NEQS (Self Monitoring
2. Night time hours: 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. DG EPA Federal/
3. Silence zone: Zone which are declared as such by the
and Reporting by
Provincial   
Industry) Rules 2001,
competent authority. An area comprising not less than SRO 528(1)/2001
100 meters around hospitals, educational institutions
and courts. Punjab Environmental
4. Mixed categories of areas may be declared as one of the Quality Standards for
four above-mentioned categories by the competent Noise, 2016
authority.
*dB(A) Leq: Time weighted average of the level of sound in
decibels on scale A which is relatable to human hearing.
166. Flammable Liquids Monitoring at Condensate Storage
Tanks, Refueling Area, Condensate Loading Areas,
Chemical Storage (Need basis/ Annually)
(i) Methanethiol (Methyl Mercaptan)
Odor Threshold: 0.002 ppm
TWA: 10 ppm
STEL: 15 ppm OSHA EPA -- -- 
(ii) Benzene
Odor Threshold: 1 ppm
TWA: 1 ppm
STEL: 5 ppm
(iii) Toulene
Odor Threshold: 1 ppm

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

TWA: 100 ppm


STEL: 150 ppm
(iv) Xylene
Odor Threshold: 1 ppm
TWA: 150 ppm
STEL: 150 ppm
(v) Methanol (Methyl Hydroxide/
Monohydroxymethane)
TWA: 200 ppm
STEL: 250 ppm
167. Notify employees on initiation/ reassignment of
employment amidst following atmospheric condition and
provide continuous monitoring equipment, SCBA/ SAR,
buddy system, wind sock, warning signs if levels exceed 6.1- 6.4 Safety
and provide Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan Procedure & ER of
(i) H2S DGPC Guidelines for DGPC --  
TWA: 10 ppm Operational SHE
STEL: 15 ppm Management 1996
(ii) SO2
TWA: 2 ppm
STEL: 5 ppm
168. National Standards for Drinking Water Quality Pakistan Environment
#
Properties/ Proposed Standard Values For Protection Act XXXIV,
Parameters Pakistan 1997, National
Bacterial Environmental Quality
1. All water intended for Must not be detectable in any
drinking (E.Coli or 100 ml sample
Standards (NEQS),
Thermotolerant NEQS (Self Monitoring
Coliform bacteria) and Reporting by
DG EPA Federal/
2. Treated water entering Must not be detectable in any Industry) Rules 2001,
Provincial   
the distribution system 100 ml sample SRO 528(1)/2001
(E.Coli or
thermotolerant
coliform and total Sindh Environmental
coliform bacteria) Industrial Waste Water,
Effluents, Domestic,
3. Treated water in the Must not be detectable in any Sewerage, Industrial Air
distribution system 100 ml sample. In case of large Emission and Ambient

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

(E.coli or thermo supplies, where sufficient Airs, Noise For Vehicles,


tolerant coliform and samples are examined, must not Air Emissions for
total coliform bacteria) be present in 95% of the samples
taken throughout any 12-month
Vehicles and Drinking
period. Water Quality Standards
2015

Physical Punjab Environmental


4. Colour ≤ 15 TCU Quality Standards for
5. Taste Non objectionable/ Acceptable Drinking Water, 2016
6. Odour Non objectionable/ Acceptable
7. Turbidity < 5 NTU

Total Hardness as
8. < 500 mg/l
caCO3

9. TDS < 1000


10. pH 6.5-8.5
Radioactive
Alpha Emitters bq/L or
11. 0.1
pCi
12. Beta emitters 1
Chemical
Essential Inorganics mg/Litre
13. Aluminum (Al) mg/l ≤0.2
14. Antimony (Sb) ≤0.005
15. Arsenic (As) ≤0.05
16. Barium (Ba) 0.7
17. Boron (B) 0.3
18. Cadmium (Cd) 0.01
19. Chloride (Cl) <250
20. Chromium (Cr) ≤0.05
21. Copper (Cu) 2
Toxic
Toxic Inorganics mg/Litre
22. Cyanide (CN) ≤0.05
23. Fluoride (F)* ≤1.5
24. Lead (Pb) ≤0.05
25. Manganese (Mn) ≤0.5
26. Mercury (Hg) ≤0.001
27. Nickel (Ni) ≤0.02
28. Nitrate (NO3)* ≤50

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

29. Nitrite (NO2)* ≤3


30. Selenium (Se) 0.01
31. Residual chlorine 0.2 – 0.5 at consumer end
0.5-1.5 at source
32. Zinc (Zn) 5.0
.
Sec. 20 (1)-a, Sec.
20(1)-b, Reg. 10 (1) of
169. Fatal accident
Returns, Notices and
- Inform CIM immediately by phone or fax
- Notice in Form-VIII within 48 hours
Records, Oil and Gas   
(Safety in Drilling and
- Place of accident shall not be disturbed for 3 clear days
Production) Regulations
1974
Sec. 3(k), Sec.20 (1)-a,
Reg. 10(1) & 10(5) of
170. Serious accident
Returns, Notices and
- Inform CIM immediately by phone or fax
- Notice in Form-VIII within 48 hours
Records, Oil and Gas   
(Safety in Drilling and
- Final accident report in Form-IX within 3 months Chief Inspector of
Production) Regulations
Mines, Ministry of
1974
Petroleum and Natural
Sec. 20 (2), Reg.
Resources
10(2) & 10(5) of
171. Minor accident Returns, Notices and
- Notice on Form-VIII within 15 days Records, Oil and Gas   
- Final accident report in Form-IX within 3 months (Safety in Drilling and
Production) Regulations
1974
Sec.20 (1)-b-c-d-e-f-g
Reg. 10(1) of Returns,
172. Dangerous occurrence
Notices and Records,
- Inform CIM immediately by phone or fax
Oil and Gas (Safety in   
- Notice in Form-VIII within 48 hours
Drilling and Production)
Regulations 1974

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

Reg. 10(3) of Returns,


173. Minor or Serious accident converts into fatal accident
Notices and Records,
- Inform CIM immediately by phone or fax
- Notice in Form-VIII within 48 hours giving reference to
Oil and Gas (Safety in   
Drilling and Production)
the earlier notice
Regulations 1974
Reg. 10(4) of Returns,
174. Minor accident converts into serious accident
Notices and Records,
- Inform CIM immediately by phone or fax
- Notice in Form-VIII within 48 hours giving reference to
Oil and Gas (Safety in   
Drilling and Production)
the earlier notice
Regulations 1974
Reg. 11 of Returns,
Notices and Records,
175. Detection of Occupational Disease; Notice in Form-X to
CIM within 48 hours
Oil and Gas (Safety in   
Drilling and Production)
Regulations 1974
Reg. 11 of Returns,
Notices and Records,
176. Detection of Epidemic Disease; Notice in Form-X to CIM
within 48 hours
Oil and Gas (Safety in   
Drilling and Production)
Regulations 1974
Reg. 3(1) of Returns,
Notices and Records,
177. End of the year Returns to CIM; Annual Returns in
Form-I, II, III, IV & V to CIM on or before 21st February
Oil and Gas (Safety in   
Drilling and Production)
Regulations 1974
Reg. 7 of Returns,
Notices and Records,
178. Change in name or ownership of a well or field (within 07
days, CIM informed in writing)
Oil and Gas (Safety in --  
Drilling and Production)
Regulations 1974
Reg. 8 of Returns,
179. New appointment of agent or manager or change of Notices and Records,
address or contact numbers (within 07 days, CIM Oil and Gas (Safety in --  
informed in writing) Drilling and Production)
Regulations 1974

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

Sec. 28(1), Rule-11 of


Returns, Notices and
180. Employment Record: Register of employees schedule A
Records, Consolidated   
Mine Rules,1952

Sec. 25-a(3), Rule-23 of


Returns, Notices and
181. Overtime Record: Register of overtime schedule F
Records, Consolidated   
Mine Rules,1952

Rule 23-A of Returns,


182. Annual leaves Record: Register of annual leaves- Notices and Records,
schedule G Consolidated Mine   
Rules,1952

Rule 23-A of Returns,


183. Casual leaves Record: Register of causal leaves, sick Notices and Records,
leave, and festival holidays schedule F Consolidated Mine   
Rules,1952
184. General duties of Employer (Location/ Area Manager)

Every employer shall inter-allia ensure that there exists


effective method for:
a) systematically identifying existing standards to workers at
work; and
b) systematically identifying new hazards to workers at
workplace and Section 4-6 of The Sindh
Directorate of Labor
c) regularly assessing each hazard identified and determining Occupational Safety And
Sindh   
whether or not it is a significant hazard. Health Act 2017

Where there occurs any accident or harm, he shall take all


practicable steps to ensure that the occurrence is so
investigated as to determine whether it was caused by or
arise from a significant hazard.

Without prejudice to the generality of the duty of an employer

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At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

under the preceding sub-sections the duty of the employer


shall:
a) provide and apply of processes systems of work and tasks
to be safe and without risks of injury to health.
b) provide and maintain tools, machinery, equipment and
appliances which are safe and without risks of injury to
worker’s health
c) make arrangements to ensure the safety and absence of
risk of injury to health of workers in connections with the use,
handling, storage, disposal and transport of articles, materials
and substances
d)make arrangements to control and prevent physical ,
chemical, biological, radiological, ergonomics, psychosocial
or any other hazards affect the safety and health of workers
and other persons at workplace.
e) provide such information, instructions, training and
supervision as in necessary to ensure safety and health at
work of all workers;
f) maintain workplace or place of work in a condition which is
safe, clean, orderly and without risks of injury to health and
the provisions and maintenance of safe means of access to
and egress from it;
g) inform the workers in an understandable manner before
any work commences, the hazards associated with their work
risk involved and the preventive and protective measures that
need to be taken;
h) provide for the workers, where necessary (when hazards
cannot be otherwise eliminated and controlled) adequate
protective clothing and protective equipment of a type
approved by Government to prevent every risk of injury and
of adverse effects on health;
i)maintain particulars of all accidents occurring at the
workplace;
j) provide measures, where necessary including adequate
first aid arrangements to deal with emergencies dangerous
occurrences accidents and industrial disasters.

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At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

k) take all practical measures for the prevention of fires and


for the provision of safety measures in the event of fire.

185. General duties of worker and volunteer

It shall be the duty of every worker and volunteer while at


workplace to ensure;
a) The safety and health of the other persons who may be
affected by acts or omission at workplace of that worker and
shall not willfully do anything to endanger himself or others;
b) That the worker and volunteer cooperates with the
employer or any other on whom a duty or requirement, in
fulfilling such duty or requirement;
c) That the worker and volunteer shall use any protective
clothing and protective equipment provided to that worker; &
d) That the worker and volunteer doses not willfully interfere
with or willfully misuse any means, appliance, convenience or
equipment or any other thing provided for securing the safety Section 8 of The Sindh
and health of person at the workplace. Occupational Safety And   
Health Act 2017
If an issue arises as to unsafe work, which poses an
immediate threat to the safety or health of workers and
volunteer, the matter shall be resolved through dispute
resolution procedures. Where the threat cannot be controlled,
the worker or volunteer affected thereby may cease work.
Provided that where work is ceased for reasons explained
above, the employer has the right to direct the concerned
workers and volunteers to undertake temporary alternative
work.

A worker shall also report any occupational accident,


occupational disease, dangerous occurrences or commuting
accident in accordance with occupational safety and health
policy applying at that place of work.

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

186. General duties of Supplier as regards articles and


substances for use at work.

It shall be the duty of supplier who designs, manufactures,


imports or supplies any article for use at workplace to take
specified steps sufficient;
i) to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the
article is so designated and constructed as to be safe and
without risks to health when properly used.
ii) to carry out or arrange for carrying out of such testing and
examination as may be necessary for the performance of the
duty imposed on him by the preceding paragraph.
iii) to take such steps as are necessary to secure that there
will be available in connection with the use of the article at
work adequate information about the use for which it is
designed and has been tested and about any condition
Section 9 of The Sindh
necessary to ensure that when put to that use, it will be safe
and without risk to health
Occupational Safety And   
Health Act 2017
iv) to ensure so far as reasonably practicable that the
substance is safe and without risk to health when properly
used.

It shall be the duty of supplier who designs manufactures or


supplies any tools, machinery, equipment or substance for
use at work to ensure:
i) that such tools, machinery, equipment or substance is safe
and without risk of injury to health when correctly used with
regard to safe practices
ii) that persons to whom such tools, machinery, equipment or
substance are supplied be proved with all information as
regards handling, commissioning use and maintenance.

Explanation:- Supply of tools, machinery and equipment


includes handling, assembling, installing, erecting and testing.

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At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

187. Where an accident occurs at workplace, no person shall,


unless authorized to do so by an Inspector, remove or in Section 24 of The Sindh
any way interfere with or disturb any wreckage, articles, Occupational Safety And   
substance or thing related to the incident except to the Health Act 2017
extent necessary.
188. Effective & suitable provision shall be made for securing
& maintaining in every work-room:
- Adequate ventilation by the circulation of fresh air;
and
- Such temperature as will secure to workers therein
reasonable conditions of comfort and prevent injury
to health, and in particular: Ventilation &
- The walls & roofs shall be of such material and temperature (Section
so designed that such temperature shall not 17) of Sindh Factories   
be exceeded but kept as low as practicable Act 2015
- Such adequate measures as are practicable
shall be taken to protect the workers by
separating the process which produces
extremely such temperature from the work
room by insulating the hot parts or by other Directorate of Labor
effective means. Sindh
189. No stationary internal combustion engine shall be
operated unless the exhaust is conducted into open air
Dust & fumes (Section
and the exhaust pipes are insulated to prevent scalding
and radiation heat, and no internal combustion engine
18) of Sindh Factories   
Act 2015
shall be operated in any room unless effective measures
have been taken to prevent such accumulation of fumes.
190. No work-room shall be over-crowded to an extent
Overcrowding (Section
injurious to the health of the workers employed therein.
There shall be provided for every worker employed in a
20) of Sindh Factories   
Act 2015
work-room at least 500 ft3 of space.
191. Lighting Lighting (Sections 19 &
- Proper lighting in latrines, passages, stairs, hoists, 33-J) of Factory Act
factory ground and other parts 1934 & Provincial   
- Lighting at regular working places not to be less than 6 Factory Rules

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At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

feet candles (64.5 lux or lumens) at a level of 3 feet


above the ground Lighting (Section 21) of
- Lighting in the interior posts where persons pass not to Sindh Factories Act
be less than 1 foot candle (10.76 lux or lumens) at 2015
floor level
- Emergency lighting of special points in work-room
and passages to function automatically in case of a
failure of the ordinary electric system
192. Effective arrangements shall be made to provide and
maintain at suitable points conveniently situated for all
workers employed therein, a sufficient supply of
wholesome drinking water. All such points shall legibly
be marked as “Drinking Water” in a language understood
Drinking Water (Section
by the majority of workers and no such point shall be
situated within 20’ of any washing place, urinal or latrine.
22) of Sindh Factories   
Act 2015
193. Wherein more than 250 workers are ordinarily employed,
provision shall be made for the cooling of drinking water
during the hot weather by effective means and for
distribution thereof and arrangement shall also be made
for the daily renewal of water if not laid on.
194. Sufficient latrines and urinals of prescribed types shall
be provided conveniently situated and accessible to
workers at all times while they are in the working areas; Latrines and urinals
such latrines and urinals shall be adequately lighted and (Section 23) of Sindh   
ventilated; all such latrines and urinals shall be Factories Act 2015
maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times
with suitable detergents or disinfectants or with both.
195. Each worker shall be provided with a "hygiene card' in
which during the month of January and July every year
Precautions against
the entries shall be recorded after examination by
contagious or infectious
appointed doctor to the effect that the worker is not
suffering from any contagious or infectious disease.
disease (Section 25) of   
Sindh Factories Act
If a worker is found to be suffering from any contagious
2015
or infectious disease on an examination, he shall not be
appointed on work till he is declared free of such a

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At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

disease.
196. In every factory wherein not less than 500 workers are
ordinarily employed, the occupier or manager shall Welfare Officer (Section
employ such number of Welfare Officers, having such 28) of Sindh Factories   
qualifications, to perform such duties and on such terms Act 2015
and conditions as may be prescribed.
Pressure Plants
197. Gauge glasses to Boilers having pressure exceeds 100 Sections 33) of Factory
lbs per sq. inch Act 1934 & Provincial -- -- 
Factory Rules

198. Register for examination of lifting machines   


Crane and other lifting
machinery (Sections 33)
of Factory Act 1934 &
199. Testing of crane and other hoisting machines with gear Provincial Factory Rules
to be tested with a 25% excess proof load with safe   
working load of upto 20 tons

Pits, Sumps & Opening


200. Safety measures to prevent any person from falling into in Floor (Sections 33E)
the Pits, Sumps & Opening in Floor of Factory Act 1934 &   
Provincial Factory Rules
201. Carrying of Loads
-No adult male worker to carry load beyond 200 lbs. Carrying of loads
- Women over 17, max. weight 50 lbs. (Sections 33 f) of
-Male between 15 & 17, max. weight 50 lbs. Factory Act 1934 &   
- Female between 15 & 17, max. weight 40 lbs. Provincial Factory Rules
- Child below 15 years, max. weight 35 lbs.
Protection of Eye
202. Provision of effective screen and goggles for the (Sections 33-G) of
protection of eyes Factory Act 1934 &   
Provincial Factory Rules

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At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

Precautions against
dangerous fumes
203. Provision of egress or manhole of 18” dia. for confined
space with dangerous fumes
(Sections 33 K) of --  
Factory Act 1934 &
Provincial Factory Rules
204. Pits to be used for storage or disposal of produced
saltwater should be lined with the capability of not 10.1.2 Produced Water
causing pollution of surrounding agricultural land or Pits of DGPC Guidelines
pollution of surface or subsurface water. Evaporation for Operational SHE --  
ponds used for disposal of production water to be Management 1996
constructed to prevent vertical and horizontal seepage.
205. Installation Guidelines –Underground Injection Well
Disposal:
(i) Surface Casing to be set at least 200 feet below
10.1.4 (b)-(d) Installation DGPC/ EPA
lowermost underground source of drinking water and
Guidelines –
cemented back to the surface
Underground Injection
(ii) Casing and cementing to take place as to prevent
movement of fluids into or between underground
Well Disposal of DGPC --  
Guidelines for
sources of drinking water or agricultural sources of
Operational SHE
freshwater.
Management 1996
(iii) Injection wells to be equipped with tubing set on a
mechanical packer, no higher than 150 feet above
the top of the disposal zone.

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At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

206. Operating Guidelines –Underground Injection Well


Disposal
(i) Depth (meters) of the target zone of injection to be
so that it has no current or potential future use as a
reservoir for drinking water or agricultural use. 10.1.5 (a)-(d) Operating
(ii) Injection between the outermost casing protecting Guidelines –
the aquifers and the well bore to be prohibited. Underground Injection
(iii) Calculation of maximum injection pressure (psi) at Well Disposal of DGPC -- -- 
the wellhead so as to assure that the pressure Guidelines for
during injection does not initiate new fractures or Operational SHE
propagate existing fractures in the confining zone Management 1996
adjacent to the aquifers which must be protected.
(iv) Injection pressure not to cause the movement of
injection or formation fluids into an underground
source of drinking water.

207. Observation of injection pressure, flow rate and 10.1.6 (b) Monitoring
cumulative volume at reasonable intervals no greater Guidelines –
than thirty days: Underground Injection
a. Weekly for produced fluid operations; Well Disposal of DGPC -- -- 
b. Monthly for enhanced recovery operations; and Guidelines for
c. Daily for injection of liquid hydrocarbons and Operational SHE
injection for withdrawal of stored hydrocarbons. Management 1996
208. Discharge to Surface Water
10.1.8 (a)-(d) Discharge
a. To ensure that the receiving water has adequate
to Surface Water –
assimilation capacity.
Underground Injection
b. The produced water must be tested and must be
Well Disposal of DGPC
below 500 ppm chlorides and 10 ppm oil and grease
Guidelines for -- -- 
content to allow discharge.
Operational SHE
c. To prohibit from discharging produced water, where a
Management 1996
sensitive resource is defined as: a coral community,
mangrove, fish farm or intensive commercial fishing

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At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

area, tourism recreation area, national park or area


which is a known habitat for endangered, threatened
or rare species.
d. Quarterly reports of discharge volumes and quality of
the discharge to be sent to Federal EPA and other
interested provincial government agencies on a
quarterly basis.
Section 8(3), 8(4) & Rule
25(a) of Boiler Act 1923
209. Annual Inspection of Boilers for renewal of Certificate
& Provincial Boiler Rules -- -- 
1926 (Amended 1986)
Section 11 of Boiler Act Provincial Directorate of
1923 & Provincial Boiler Industries & Mineral
210. Prohibition of Certain Discharges
Rules 1926 (Amended Development (Boiler -- -- 
1986) Inspection Wing)
Section 14 of Boiler Act
1923 & Provincial Boiler
211. Permission for Handling of Hazardous Material
Rules 1926 (Amended -- -- 
1986)
212. Operator (or ensure Contractor) to obtain License form
Inspector of Explosives for:
Explosive Rule 2010/
a) storage/ possession and use of explosive (and
Explosives Act, 1884 Inspector of Explosives,
detonator) and its accessories; and
(for Import And Storage Provincial   
b) transportation of explosive (and detonator) and its
Of Explosives Materials)
accessories from licensed premises to specified
place therein.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas
(Production and
Oil and Gas Regulatory
213. To obtain the License for the Extraction of LPG Distribution) Rules, 2001
Authority (OGRA) -- -- 
and the OGRA
Ordinance 2002

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

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Authority/
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Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

214. A licensee shall locate, construct, maintain and operate Section 26. Protection of
his works connected with storage, filling and Public of Petroleum
transportation of LPG in accordance with a license and Rules 1937/ Gas -- -- 
Inspector of Explosives,
shall comply with the provisions of the gas cylinder rules. Cylinder Rules 1940
Provincial
Section 28. Marking of
215. A licensee shall mark with conspicuous signs on the
place at which the storage tanks are located.
Storage of Petroleum   
Rules 1937
216. Application for license. An application for grant of license
Section 4 & 13 of The
shall be filed with the Agency in Form-A of Schedule-II.
217. Validity of license. A license shall be valid for a period of
Hazardous Substances   
Rules, 2014
one year from the date of issue.
218. Packing and labeling.

(1) A container of a hazardous substance shall be of


such size, material and design as to ensure that –
(a) it can be stored, transported and used without
leakage and safely;
(b) the hazardous substance therein does not deteriorate
in a manner as to render it more likely to cause, directly
or in combination with other substances, an adverse
environmental effect.
Ministry of Environment
Section 9 of The
(2) The following information shall be printed
conspicuously, legibly and indelibly on every container of
Hazardous Substances   
Rules, 2014
a hazardous substance:-
(a)name of the hazardous substance;
(b)name, address and license number of the licensee;
(c) net contents (volume or weight);
(d)date of manufacture and date of expiry, if any;
(e) a warning statement comprising –
(i) the word “DANGER!” in red on a contrasting
background;
(ii) a picture of a skull and cross-bones;
(iii) pertinent instructions for use, storage and
handling and safety precautions relating thereto.

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

(f) instructions regarding return or disposal of the empty


container:
Provided that if the hazardous substance has an
inner container as well as an outer container, the
information shall be printed on both containers:
Provided further that if it is impracticable to print the
aforesaid information on the container itself due to its
size, material or design, the same shall be printed on
a label or tag which shall be conspicuously affixed or
attached to the container in such manner as to
render it difficult to remove. The empty chemical
containers or drums may not be used for other
purposes.
(g) basic instructions mentioning immediate steps to be
taken in case of any accident or emergency, preferably
in local language.
219. Conditions for premises.

(1) The premises in which a hazardous substance is


generated, collected, consigned, treated, disposed of,
stored or handled shall -
(a) comply with the conditions specified in Schedule-IV;
(b) be fitted with a notice on the outer door or gate
bearing the following information:- Section 10 of The
(i) the words “DANGER ! HAZARDOUS Hazardous Substances   
SUBSTANCE!” in red, on a contrasting background; Rules, 2014
and
(ii) a prominent picture of a skull and cross-bones.

(2) In case of import of hazardous substances,


proponent shall provide approval from Climate Change
Division (International Convention Wing) Government of
Pakistan.
220. General safety precautions. Section 11 of The
Hazardous Substances   
(1) A licensee shall ensure that the following safety Rules, 2014

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At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

precautions are conveyed to persons to whom the


hazardous substances are sold or delivered:-
(a) carefully read and follow the instructions and safety
precautions printed on the container; (Urdu or local
language translation of the same may be preferably
given to the local buyers);
(b) when opening the container, wear protective clothing
and equipment including helmet or cloth cap, safety
spectacles or goggles, respirator or mask, rubber or
plastic gloves, and work boots, as may be required;
(c) avoid contact of the hazardous substance with
exposed skin or eyes, and if such contact occurs, wash
the exposed area immediately and consult a doctor;
(d) avoid contaminating clothing, gloves and footwear
with the hazardous substance, and if such contamination
occurs, remove the clothing, gloves and footwear
immediately and wash the same thoroughly before
reuse;
(e) do not eat, drink or smoke in the vicinity of hazardous
substances.
221. Safety precautions for workers.

A licensee shall ensure that the following safety


precautions are taken in respect of workers employed by
him for handling hazardous substances:
(a) No worker aged below eighteen years or over sixty
years shall be employed for any job involving physical
Section 12 of The
handling of hazardous substances.
(b) All workers shall be thoroughly trained in safety
Hazardous Substances   
Rules, 2014
precautions for handling hazardous substances and
shall be supervised by qualified supervisors.
(c) Protective clothing and equipment comprising helmet
or cloth cap, safety spectacles or goggles, respirators or
masks, rubber or plastic gloves and work-boots shall be
available for all workers who may be exposed to any
hazardous substance, and no worker shall be permitted

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At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
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Stakeholders

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on job unless and until he is wearing such protective


clothing and equipment.
(d) Adequate supply of water shall be made available to
the workers for personal washing as well as for washing
their protective clothing and equipment.
(e) Protective clothing and equipment of the workers
shall be washed and cleaned as often as may be
required to ensure their efficacy.
(f) No worker shall be permitted to eat, drink or smoke till
he has removed his protective clothing and equipment,
washed his hands and face, and left the place of work.
(g) All fire-fighting, emergency and safety equipment
shall be frequently checked and properly maintained.
(h) First-aid medical facility equipped with required
antidotes shall be available in the premises, supervised
by trained staff.
(i) Medical check-up of all workers shall be carried out at
the time of employment and at least once a year
thereafter.
(j) A record of every worker shall be maintained
containing, amongst other details, his name and
address, his medical check-up history, and the
hazardous substances handled by him.
222. Notification of major accident.

(1) Where a major accident occurs on the premises of a


licensee, the licensee shall immediately notify the
Agency concerned and shall submit within twenty four
hours and weekly thereafter, a report in Schedule-V. Section 18 of The
Hazardous Substances   
(2) On receipt of the report, the Agency shall require the Rules, 2014
licensee to carry out a detailed environmental audit of
the major accident and initiate necessary action, in
accordance with the approved safety plan or otherwise,
to control the major accident, mitigate its adverse
environmental effect and prevent it from recurring.

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

223. Waste management plan.

(1) The waste management plan, if required to be


submitted by an applicant under EPA Act, shall -
(a) provide for the generation, collection, transport and
disposal of the hazardous waste in a manner which
shall protect against an adverse environmental effect;
(b) ensure that the hazardous waste is not mixed with
nonhazardous waste, unless the applicant can prove
that such mixing will better protect against an adverse
environmental effect.

(2) The waste management plan shall be reviewed every


year by the licensee to take into consideration the
development of new technologies and management
practices which can better protect against an adverse
environmental effect, and if required revised waste Section 19 of The
management plan and fresh environmental impact Hazardous Substances   
assessment shall be submitted with the application for Rules, 2014
renewal of license.

(3) If the waste management plan provides for export of


the hazardous waste, such export shall only be allowed
if it is in accordance with a bilateral, multilateral or
regional agreement or arrangement that conforms to the
requirements of Article 11 of the Convention on the
Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous
Waste and Their Disposal, Basel, 1989.

(4) The licensee shall inform the Agency on a yearly


basis about -
(a) the quantity and characteristics of hazardous
waste generated in the previous year; and
(b) progress regarding implementation of the waste
management plan.

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

224. Operator to ensure general compliance with all Pakistan Nuclear


standards stipulated in the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Regulatory Authority
Authority ordinance, 2001 and the rules promulgated Ordinance, 2001 (For
thereunder, if NORM (naturally occurring radioactive NORM Deposits in --  
materials) is encountered in petroleum storage vessels Condensate Storage
during petroleum production operations. Tank) Pakistan Atomic Energy
Pakistan Nuclear Safety Commission (PAEC)
225. Follow the procedure for obtaining the pertinent
And Radiation
License(s) from the Pakistan Atomic Energy
Protection Regulations, --  
Commission.
1990
226. Weld integrity inspections through Certified Radiography
Tests; Compliance dose limits are followed.
PNA Guidelines --  
227. Act provides that the employer is bound to pay
Workers Compensation Ministry of Labor &
compensation to a worker where personal injury has
Act, 1923 Manpower, GOP   
resulted in the course of the work.
228. Precautions to be adopted by consumers, owner
electrical contractor, electrical workmen, licensees and
other suppliers of energy: No electrical installation work,
including additions, alterations, repairs adjustments to
existing installation, except such replacement of lamps,
and fans, fuses, switches and other component parts of
Rule 48 of Electricity
the installations as in no way alters its capacity or Electric Inspector,
character shall be carried out upon the premises or on
Rules 1937; Electricity
Provincial --  
Act 1910
behalf of any consumer or owner for the purposes of the
supply of energy to such consumer or owner, except by
an electrical contractor licensed by the Provincial
Government in this behalf and under the direct
supervision of a person holding certificate of competency
issued by the Provincial Government.

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
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Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

229. Construction, Insulation and earthling of electric supply-


licensed apparatus:
(i) All electrical supply-lines and apparatus shall be
sufficient in power and size and of sufficient
mechanical strength for the work they may be
required to undergo and, so far as is practicable,
shall be so constructed, installed, protected,
worked and maintained as to prevent danger.
(ii) All insulating material shall be chosen with special
regard to the circumstances of its proposed use. It
shall be of mechanical strength sufficient for its
purpose, and, so far as practicable, shall be of such Rule 49 of Electricity
Electric Inspector,
a character or so protected as fully to maintain its Rules 1937; Electricity
Provincial --  
insulating properties under working conditions Act 1910
temperature and moisture.
(iii) No live parts shall be so exposed as to be capable
of being touched by persons not intended to have
access to them,
(iv) Every part of a system shall be kept efficiently
insulated from earth, accept that:
a) the neutral point of a poly phase system may
be earthed at one pint only;
b) the mid-voltage points of any system, other
that a concentric system may be earthed at
one point only.

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At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
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Stakeholders

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Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

230. Identification of earth and earthed neutral conductor and


position of switches and cut-outs therein:
(i) An indication of a permanent nature shall be
provided to the earthed or earthed neutral
conductor, or the conductor which is to be
connected thereto, to enable such conductor to be
distinguished from any live conductor.
(ii) No cut-out, link or switch arranged to operate
simultaneously on the earthed conductor and live
conductor shall be inserted or remain inserted in
Rule 51 of Electricity
any earthed conductor of a two-wire system or in
Rules 1937; Electricity
any earthed neutral conductor of multi wire two-wire
Act 1910 --  
system or in any earthed neutral conductor of a
multi wire system or in any conductor thereto with
the following exceptions:
a) A link for testing purposes, or
b) A switch for use in controlling a generator or
transformer, or
c) A switch or link in the connection between the
earthed conductor or the earthed neutral
conductor and earthed at a generating station
or sub-station for use in testing and
emergencies only.
231. Metal casings on any electric supply-line or apparatus:
All metal casings or metallic covering containing or
Rule 54 of Electricity
protecting any electric supply-line or apparatus shall be
Rules 1937; Electricity
connected with earth and shall be so joined and
Act 1910 --  
connected across all junction-boxes and other openings
as to make good mechanical and electrical connection
throughout their whole length.
232. Distinction of Circuits of different pressures: The owner
of every generating station, sub-station, junction-box, or
Rule 56 of Electricity
pillar in which there are any circuits or apparatus
intended for operating a different pressures, shall ensure
Rules 1937; Electricity --  
Act 1910
that the respective circuits are readily distinguishable
from one another.

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HSE REGULATORY MATRIX
At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

Seismic

Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

233. Connection with earth of frames of generators etc.: The


frame of every generator, stationery motor, and so far as
is practicable, portable motor, and the metallic parts (not Rule 57 of Electricity
intended as conductors) of all transformers and Rules 1937; Electricity --  
regulating or controlling apparatus connected with the Act 1910
supply, shall be earthed by two separate and distinct
connections with earth.

234. Lifting of Gas Cylinders:


(i) Suitable cradles, slings, clamps or other effective
means to be used when lifting cylinders with a hoist
or crane
(ii) Valves, shrouds and caps not to be used for lifting
cylinders unless they have been designed and --  
manufactured for this purpose
(iii) Gas cylinders not to be raised or lowered on the
forks of lift trucks unless adequate precautions are
taken to prevent them from falling.
Gas Cylinder Rules
235. Transport of Gas Cylinders: 1940, Department of
Inspector of Explosives,
(i) Fitting of suitable protective valve caps and covers Explosives, Ministry of
Provincial
to cylinders, when necessary, before transporting to Industries and
help prevent moisture and dirt from gathering in the Production
valve of the cylinder, in addition to providing
protection during transport.
(ii) Gas cylinders to be securely stowed to prevent
them from moving or falling. (normally in the vertical --  
position, unless instructions for transport state
otherwise) Regulators and hoses to be
disconnected from cylinders whenever practicable.
(iii) Gas cylinders not to be projected beyond the sides
or end of a vehicle (eg fork-lift trucks)
(iv) Gas cylinders to be clearly marked to show their

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At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

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Authority/
Requirement Recommended regulations/ Comments (or Action
Stakeholders

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Drilling
Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

contents (including their UN Number) and the


danger signs associated with their contents
(v) The transport of gas cylinders to be made subject
to carriage requirements. For example, that:
a) the vehicle is suitable for the purpose;
b) the vehicle is suitably marked to show that it is --  
carrying dangerous goods;
c) the driver is suitably trained; and
d) the driver carries the appropriate
documentation about the nature of the gases
being carried.
236. Storage of Gas Cylinders:
(i) Gas cylinders not to be stored for excessive
periods of time.
(ii) Stocks of gas cylinders to be rotated to ensure first-
in-is-first-used.
(iii) Gas cylinders to be stored in a dry, safe place on a
flat surface in the open air. If this is not reasonably
practicable, store in an adequately ventilated
building or part of a building specifically reserved
for this purpose.
(iv) Gas cylinders containing flammable gas should not
be stored in part of a building used for other
purposes. --  
(v) Protect gas cylinders from external heat sources
that may adversely affect their mechanical integrity.
(vi) Gas cylinders should be stored away from sources
of ignition and other flammable materials.
(vii) Avoid storing gas cylinders so that they stand or lie
in water.
(viii) Ensure the valve is kept shut on empty cylinders to
prevent contaminants getting in.
(ix) Store gas cylinders securely when they are not in
use. They should be properly restrained, unless
designed to be freestanding.
(x) Gas cylinders must be clearly marked to show what

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At least once per annum, “actual status of compliance” with these regulations shall be ascertained by Location HSE In-Charge after verification from all Sections.

Name of Location: _____________________________________________________________________________

Applicable

Regulation, Law, Status of compliance with

Production
Authority/
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Stakeholders

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Practice taken in case of non-compliance)

they contain and the hazards associated with their


contents.
(xi) Store cylinders where they are not vulnerable to
hazards caused by impact, e.g. from vehicles such
as fork-lift trucks.

Signature Signature
Compliance “Checked” by Location HSE Rep. “Endorsed” by Location In-Charge for due compliance

Date: Date:

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